ACLS TEST WITH 140 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 RATED A+ If the patient appears unconscious? - ANSWER -Use the BLS survey (conduct the ACLS survey after completing the BLS survey) What is the role of the team leader? - ANSWER -- organize the group - monitor individual performance of team members - back up team members - models excellent team behavior - trains and coaches - facilitates understanding (why they perform certain tasks in a specific way) ___ consist of concise communication spoken with distinctive speech in a controlled tone of voice - ANSWER -Clear message The systemic approach first requires ACLS providers to determine? - ANSWER -The patient's level of consciousness Messages and orders should be delivered in a ___ and ___ manner without yelling or shouting? - ANSWER -calm and direct If the patient appea rs conscious? - ANSWER -Use the ACLS Survey For BLS how do you check for responsiveness? - ANSWER --Tap and shout "are you all right?" -Check for absent or abnormal (agonal) breathing What do you do after checking responsiveness in BLS? - ANSWER -Activate t he emergency response system/ get AED How do you check for circulation in BLS? - ANSWER --Check carotid pulse for 5 -10 seconds -no pulse, start CPR (30:2) (depth at least 2 inches) (rate at least 100/min) -minimize interruptions for compressions less than 10 seconds - switch providers every 2 min. Defibrillation in BLS? - ANSWER --check for shockable rhythm with AED -provide shock if indicated - follow each shock immediately with CPR What O2 saturation is indicated for cardiac arrest? - ANSWER -100% Titrat e O2 administration to acheive a saturation of? - ANSWER -> or = 94% If PetCO2 is <_____ attempt to improve CPR - ANSWER -10 mm Hg If diastolic pressure is <_____ attempt to improve CPR - ANSWER -20 mm Hg Suggested locat ions of team leader and members during case stimulations? - ANSWER -- airway - IV/IO meds - monitor/defibrillator - team leader - observer/ recorder - compressor If you need help? - ANSWER -ASK FOR IT EARLY Everyone on the team should know his or her ___? - ANSWER -Own limitations and capabilities Five links of the adult chain of survival? - ANSWER -- immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system - early CPR with emphasis on chest compressions - rapid defibrillation - effective advanced life support
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